Update on Karina
She was adamant about learning to swim properly since her daughter, Alexis, loves to swim and her husband is ‘a fish.’ Well, I just received this picture and email from her..
Jana, 59, “The Self- Compassionate Learner”
Jana’s career is quite stressful, as she must be very detail-oriented and a lot of people depend on her. This other side of her chill personality came out as she became focused and determined once we got down to business in the pool.
Brenda, 41, "Learn how to swim and pass it on to your kids"
Brenda pushed herself- she was adement about conquering her fear. Her two kids were there as well, which was an added push- she wanted to do it for them as well as for herself. As she began to successfully navigate the deep end, first with fins, then without, I could see her confidence building with the huge smile on her face.
Richard, 45
He kept apologizing for not being able to swim. This is something that bums me out so much- when I see an individual that is embarrassed because they don't know how to swim. Embarrassed! Such a shame. Embarrassment only makes it more difficult to learn, to trust and to become empowered. I'm so glad this didn't get in the way of Richard's progress.
Kavitha, 29, "Face in water isn't painful, just uncomfortable"
Kavitha entered the water with such confidence that I began to doubt why she was in the project. It seemed as if she was going to bounce off the bottom and start swimming laps. Until we got to about chest deep water, at which point I could see her tense up. She held on to the wall as she slowly submerged and blew bubbles.